Phils' Rollins goes 4-for-4 in minor league game

J-Roll set to return Thursday

Enriquefed posted 5/6/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com

The Phillies have had one of their best starts to a season in recent memory, and most of it has been done without the reigning NL MVP, Jimmy Rollins. Rollins has been on the disabled list for most of the first-place Phils' season, but he is set to return this week. In preparation for his return, Rollins played in an extended spring training game today and went 4 for 4 with two RBI........

Phillies vs. Diamondbacks - Recap - May 05, 2008

THT Live found this 5/6/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

Moyer, 45, leads Phils past D-backs' Scherzer, 23 PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona's Max Scherzer threw 98 mph fastballs in his first career start. Jamie Moyer , making in his 558th start, countered with an assortment pitches that topped out in the low 80s. ...

Burrell Due for First All-Star Game

Dave Rouleau posted 5/6/2008 from blog.baseballdigestdaily.com

Believe it or not, the Phillies' left fielder, in his ninth season in Major League Baseball, has never appeared in an All-Star Game.

Phillies prospect’s career in jeopardy

mysportsrumors posted 5/6/2008 from mysportsrumors.com

Philadelphia Phillies’ pitcher Scott Mathieson’s career may be over before it fully gets started. The 24-year old prospect is contemplating a second Tommy John surgery. In the 2006 season, Mathieson made his debut at Citizens Bank Park and just like that Phillies fans had high hopes like Harry Kalas would say. His numbers weren’t outstanding, actually not even that good, but he had moments where

For Burrell, the benefits of confidence | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/06/2008

BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 5/6/2008 on www.philly.com

Pat Burrell has been pounding the baseball since July, and everyone has a theory why. He's staying back on the ball and seeing it longer. He's not jumping out at pitches and becoming off-balance when he swings. His pitch selection is better. He's ...